Clarke Family Notes, 12/10/1862 - 06/19/1966

File — Box: 1, Folder: 8

Scope and Contents note

From the Collection:

The Rogers Family Papers consist of fifteen series, the first being on the Rogers & Clarke families in general, and the remainder focusing on the papers of individuals such as James Webb Rogers I, J. Harris Rogers, James Charles Rogers, Cora Rogers Clarke, Phillips H. Clarke Jr., Mae Harris Clarke and George E. Sullivan. The final series contains objects and oversize materials of varying types.

Extent: 30 linear feet Number of Boxes: 19, with 11 oversize containers

Dates

12/10/1862 - 06/19/1966

Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 44.5 Linear Feet (30 boxes)

Language of Materials

English

Additional Description

Container Summary

Mainly consists of handwritten notes by MHC regarding the genealogy of the Clarke family. Includes xerox copies from genealogical guides and a copy of a pamphlet by an unknown author, "Genealogy of the Clarke Family." Also includes two newsclippings about the family. References to R. L. B. Clarke and Thaddeus Clarke. Also includes 1 ALS from Charles E. Clarke (1815 ?), Major in the Union Army and brother of R. L. B. Clarke, to an Hon. Z. Chandler regarding a promotion in the Army during the Civil War (10 Dec 1862), and an accompanying letter of recommendation for Clarke written to Edwin M. Stanton, Sec'y of War, by W. Wade (14 Jan 1863).